Assistant District Attorney (ADA) Exam Batch 2026
The Punjab Subordinate Services Selection Board (PSSSB) has just released the short notification for 170 Assistant District Attorney (ADA) vacancies on April 24, 2026. The application window opens on April 30, 2026, making the next few months critical for your preparation.
The exam typically follows a 120-question format (480 marks) with a heavy focus on Law (100 questions) and a smaller section for General Knowledge and Reasoning (20 questions).
PUNJAB ADA TEST SERIES SCHEDULE 2026
| Date | Test Title | Focus Area & Syllabus Coverage |
| May 10 | The Foundation Test | CrPC (Part 1): Definitions, Arrest, FIR, Remand, and Search/Seizure. |
| May 17 | The Trial Master | CrPC (Part 2): Trials (Warrant/Summon/Summary), Charge, Bail, and Appeals. |
| May 24 | Substantive Law I | IPC (Part 1): Sections 1–106 (General Exceptions, Private Defense, Abetment). |
| May 31 | Substantive Law II | IPC (Part 2): Homicide, Murder, Kidnapping, and Offences against Property. |
| June 7 | The Evidence Drill | Indian Evidence Act: Relevancy, Estoppel, Burden of Proof, and Admissions. |
| June 14 | Civil Procedure I | CPC: Jurisdiction, Res Judicata, Summons, and Pleadings. |
| June 21 | Civil Procedure II | CPC: Executions, Injunctions, Appeals, and Limitation Act. |
| June 28 | Constitutional Law | Constitution: Fundamental Rights, DPSP, Writs, and Powers of the President/Governor. |
| July 5 | General Aptitude | Non-Law: Punjab History, Geography, Current Affairs, and Mental Ability. |
| July 12 | Full Length Mock I | Simulation: 120 Questions (100 Law + 20 GK/Reasoning). |
| July 19 | Full Length Mock II | Focus: Time Management and Negative Marking Mitigation. |
| July 26 | The Final Grand Mock | Exam Readiness: Complete syllabus under strict 2-hour conditions. |
📅 12-Week Strategic Study Plan
This plan assumes a minimum of 6–8 hours of study per day, divided into “Core Law” and “Value Addition” (GK/Reasoning).
Phase 1: Core Law Foundations (Weeks 1–5)
Focus on high-weightage subjects. Read the Bare Acts thoroughly before moving to textbooks.
- Week 1-2: Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
- Focus: Arrest, FIR, Remand, Bail (Anticipatory and Regular), Trial procedures (Warrant/Summon), and Inherent powers of the High Court.
- Week 3: Indian Penal Code (IPC)
- Focus: General Exceptions, Culpable Homicide vs. Murder, Offences against Women/Children, and Property crimes.
- Week 4: Indian Evidence Act
- Focus: Relevancy of facts, Admissions/Confessions, Dying Declarations, Expert Testimony, and Burden of Proof.
- Week 5: Code of Civil Procedure (CPC)
- Focus: Res Judicata, Jurisdiction, Pleadings, Interim Orders (Injunctions/Receivers), and Appeals.
Phase 2: Constitutional Law & Minor Acts (Weeks 6–8)
- Week 6: Constitutional Law
- Focus: Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Writ Jurisdiction, and powers of the Judiciary.
- Week 7: Allied Laws & Punjab Rules
- Focus: Indian Contract Act, Limitation Act, and specific Punjab-related legal service rules if mentioned in the detailed syllabus.
- Week 8: Consolidation
- Quick revision of all Bare Acts. Start practicing 50 MCQs daily from previous year Punjab ADA or Judiciary papers.
Phase 3: General Awareness & Mental Ability (Weeks 9–10)
Spend 2 hours daily on these topics while continuing Law revision.
- General Knowledge: Focus on Indian Freedom Struggle and Punjab History/Geography (14th century onwards).
- Current Affairs: National legal news, new amendments, and Punjab-specific government schemes.
- Reasoning: Practice Syllogisms, Coding-Decoding, and Data Interpretation.
Phase 4: Mock Tests & Speed (Weeks 11–12)
- Solve one full-length 120-question mock test every second day.
- Analyze mistakes specifically in the Law section (Part A) to identify “blind spots” in Bare Act sections.
- Final review of Punjab GK and 1-year current affairs.
💡 Pro-Tips for PSSSB ADA 2026
- Negative Marking: There is a penalty of 1 marks for wrong answers. Practice selective skipping during mocks.
- Punjabi Language: Ensure your 10th-grade Punjabi certificate is ready, as it is a mandatory eligibility criterion.
- Experience Certificate: You need proof of 2 years of practice at the Bar. Keep your Bar Association or court-signed documents updated.
- Bare Act Mastery: The PSSSB often asks direct section-based questions. You should know the “index” of major acts like CrPC and IPC by heart.
Features
- GUIDED STUDY PLAN
- DOUBT SESSIONS
- PERSONAL MENTORING
- TEST SERIES BASED REVISION
Target audiences
- LAW GRADUATES
Requirements
- LL.B DEGREE WITH 2 YEARS EXPERIENCE ON BAR.
Instructor
Abhishek Sharma
Director, AES Coaching | Legal Educator & Entrepreneur
Abhishek Sharma is a distinguished educator, legal expert, and the visionary founder of AES Coaching. With a deep-seated commitment to democratizing quality education for civil services and judicial aspirants, he has established himself as a prominent figure in the academic landscape of North India, particularly across the Punjab and Haryana regions.